Back to Dr. Gainer's Home Page English 201 Masterpieces of World Literature Dr. Gainer Spring 2000 Catalog Description of English 201 Survey of literature that has most influenced thought and writing of Western Culture. Policy on Amending this Course Description Any changes, additions, or deletions to this course description will be announced in class and made available in writing on this web page as well as through an e-mail announcement using the class alias. Required Texts, Supplies, and Equipment Mack, Maynard, ed. The Norton Anthology of World Masterpieces. Expanded Ed. in One Vol. NY: Norton, 1997. Manila folders, sized for 8 1/2 by 11 inch paper. Spiral notebook or three-ring binder. Computer disk(s). A computer with access to the web. (If you do not own a computer, you may use a computer in one of the RU computer labs.) Class Philosophy This course is based on the premise that active learning is preferable to passive learning. It is also based on the premise that students need to contribute to a course if that course is to be successful. As a result of these premises, you can expect very little in the way of lectures; you can, however, expect a lot of discussion and hands-on activities. Obviously, this course will place a lot of responsibility on you and your fellow classmates. You can expect me as an instructor to carefully select readings and to design appropriate activities to illustrate the issues raised by those readings. For your part, however, you will need to attend regularly, prepare thoughtfully, and shoulder your share of classroom discussions and activities. In this classin all your classes your progress and that of your classmates depends on your willingness to attend, prepare, and participate. | |
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